Since they are allowed to have a sub-permitee, there are likely another 275 lucky people getting phone calls or texts today, letting them know that this fall will be spent scouting and hunting for the behemoths.

The 2013 moose hunt will be Oct. 19-27.

Thousands of people, both in state and out of state, entered the random drawing and held their breath.

At Fish and Game headquarters Friday morning, the annual show was held. It has been around since about 1990, when the state reintroduced a modern-day hunt.

Moose were near extinction for most of the 1900s but made a comeback in New Hampshire, enough for a limited hunt. In past years, close to 600 permits were issued. That has been trimmed back to 275 to protect the species.

The calling of the names for the lottery winners began at 9 a.m., and WTPL radio's Peter St. James broadcast it live from Fish and Game until 10 a.m.

Limited-edition 2013 moose hunt T-shirts will be available for purchase online.